Core Curriculum

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(13 courses; 39 credits) (online course descriptions)

• MB 515 - Leadership and Lifelong Learning Credits: 3 credits
• MK 500 - Strategic Marketing Credits: 3 credits
• HR 500 - Human Resource Management - Foundations for Leadership Credits: 3 credits
• MB 500 - Business/Organizational Dynamics Credits: 3
• MB 642 - Systems Thinking Credits: 3
• MB 540 - The Economy as a System Credits: 3
• MB 530 - Ethical, Social and Environmental Responsibility Credits: 3
• MB 641 - Statistical Thinking Credits: 3
• MB 510 - Financial Principles and Policy Credits: 3

Admissions Requirements

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Backgound / Experience

• Matriculates in the MBA program must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited academic institution, with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• No employment experience required.

Prerequisites

• Successful completion (B- / 2.5 GPA or better) for the following four courses prior to graduate course (500 level or above) enrollment is required.  Students with undergraduate degrees who have not yet completed any or all of these courses may do so through our online offerings with conditional acceptance for the MBA program.  SJC courses are indicated in parentheses and include both on campus and online courses.

  • Economics (EC 203, or, BA202)
  • Financial Accounting (AC 210)
  • Managerial Accounting (AC 211)
  • Business Finance (FI 301)

For Social Entrepreneurship courses only

• Entrepreneurship, or, Creativity and Innovation  (BA406, or, MK 402, or, MG415)

Submissions

Applicants must submit the following two items for evaluation of preparedness for success in the program:

• Resume
• A 750-word Essay

Essay Requirements

The essay synthesizes the applicant’s reflections on their personal beliefs and life experiences and why they believe that the MBA program suits their values, ethics, professional goals and aspirations. This self-assessment essay should explain what the applicant believes is the gap between where they perceive their current business and leadership skills to be and where they would like those skills to be upon completion of the MBA program.

To this end, there are two areas of self-assessment and reflection that the essay must address:

1. Who are you as a person? Who do you aspire to become?

Example questions that might be considered for critical introspection include: Who am I? What do I care about? What matters to me most? What lessons have my life taught me? What kind of person do I aspire to be?   How do I hope others will be influenced by my example?

2. What do you hope to accomplish from your studies in the MBA program?

This portion of the essay should explain why you believe that the MBA program aligns with your personal and professional goals and how you plan to be successful in the program.

PLEASE NOTE: 

• The essay must not be a biographical accounting of the applicant’s accomplishments and skills, but rather an in depth self-analysis of the person who he/she is.
• Applicants must demonstrate that they are able to speak directly to the two required areas of self-assessment and reflection, as this is a required ability for success throughout the program.
• The essay will be evaluated for clarity and quality of expression.

 

Listing of Available Business Courses

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(3 courses; 9 credits)
 

Please speak to an Admissions Counselor or Advisor about elective course options.

AC 500 - Financial Accounting Standards & Analysis I

AC 510 – Financial Accounting Standards & Analysis II

AC 520 – Legal Environment / Business Law (Ethics)

AC 530 – Research for Accounting Professionals

AC 540 – Accounting Information Systems

AC 550 – Leadership & Relationship Management

AC 600 – Taxation (Business)

AC 610 – Audit (Risk Management & Assurance Services)

AC 620 – Advanced Topics in Disclosure & Financial Reporting

AC 630 – Advanced Management Accounting

AC 640 – (Applied) Corporate Financial Management

AC 650 – International Accounting

HR 525   – HRM-Leading People, Managing Change

ED 505 – Curriculum Design, Development & Assessment

ED 524 – Digital Strategies for 21^st Century Learning

ED 540 – Adult Education & Self-Directed Learning

ED 560 – Intercultural Communications & Learning

ED 650 – Theories & Principles in Adulty Education & Training

ED 662 – Technology in Adult Education & Training

HR 525 – HRM-Leading People, Managing Change

MB 560 – Quality Leadership

TH 541 - Church Management & Leadership

TH 550 - Foundations of Catholic Theology

TH 572 - Ministry in the Intercultural Church of America

TH 614 - Pastoral Leadership Among Black Catholics

TH 617 - Pastoral Leadership Among Latino Catholics